Meet Vanessa Désir, a Fashion Designer from Harlem, New York! Get ready to laugh, learn, and dive into all things fashion. Join her for witty takes on fashion pop culture, her career journey, personal growth, and even breaking down the latest fashion news
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It costs to boss! Vanessa is back solo after a much needed break, discussing progress with passion projects and personal brands. Simone Biles think $23k for glam is insane, Vanessa shares Met Gala work experience, Devil Wears Prada review on the heels of pt. 2, Christopher John Rogers collab with GAP.
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@Vanessaxassenav on Tik Tok, IG, and Threads
@Hangingbyathread_pod (https://www.youtube.com/@HangingbyaThread_pod) on YouTube
8 Apr 2026
Big Life, Small World
What happens when the life you desire is bigger than the world others see around them?
This week, Vanessa explores the ideas surrounding network and relation ships. How being the biggest in the room is actually stunting your growth, and why its necessary to leverage your connections unapologetically.
Keep up with Vanessa!
@Vanessaxassenav on Tik Tok, IG, and Threads
@Hangingbyathread_pod (https://www.youtube.com/@HangingbyaThread_pod) on YouTube
25 Feb 2026
Post Fashion School Depression (cont'd)
Welcome back, peeps! Today, I am sharing tips to overcome the dreaded Post Fashion School Depression, a common feeling amongst our F.I.T peers. These things helped me, so I'm sharing in hopes they'll help you. Keep up with us!Vanessa Desir:@vanessaxassenav on IG, TikTok, Threads@HangingbyaThread_pod on YouTube
4 Feb 2026
Post Fashion School Depression ft. Stacy Issacs
Welcome back, peeps! Missed me? Starting strong this year with a new video! Today, we are discussing Post Fashion School Depression, a common feeling amongst our F.I.T peers. I sat down with my friend Stacy Issacs, a.k.a. Selah the Bettah, musician and fashion expert, as we reminisce the post-grad feels.
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Vanessa Desir:
@vanessaxassenav on IG, TikTok
@HangingbyaThread_pod on YouTube
Stacy Issacs:
@selahthebettah on IG, TikTok
Selah the Bettah on Facebook
14 Jan 2025
The Wirkin Class
Vanessa Referts and LawRoach discuss the intersection of fashion, culture, and identity, offering insights on staying true to oneself in the face of societal expectations.
3 Jan 2025
2 Cents: Fashion Job Market Landscape
Vanessa attempts to answer the question: What’s it like to find a job, work, and scale in the industry now? Specifically as a black woman?
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19 Dec 2024
You know you've made it when...
Vanessa Xassenav shares her take on what it means to 'make it' in the fashion industry, offering insights on the latest trends and must-haves from the likes of Telfar, Skims, and Dolce&Gabbana.
1 Apr 2024
Landfill Rodeo
Vanessa discusses Cowboy Carter and fashion consumerism; Pierpalo exits Valentino and Alessandro Michele fills in; New life updates and new money; Job searching still sucks.
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18 Mar 2024
Little Naked Golden Man
Vanessa shares thoughts on Jacquemusx Nike collab; Anima Iris Founder sparks important conversation on social media; Oscars red carpet & Vanity Fair after party fashion review; Wellness check-in.
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16 Mar 2024
Meet Vanessa Désir
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